VRBO is part of the HomeAway family, the world leader in vacation rentals with over 1 million listings. We offer the largest selection of properties for any travel occasion and every budget. We’re committed to helping families and friends find a perfect vacation rental to create unforgettable travel experiences together.

Overview

Saint-Jean-de-Braye Cottage Rental Photos and Description

- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms sleep 6 adults ( + 1 cot )

Loire Valley : only 1hour from Paris, the land of great Chateaux, the 'garden ' of France, and the country of sweet French way of life ...

This property is different it's your chance to experience France at its best! This is a spectacular house set in grounds so beautiful they have been used over the years as a film set (the 2 houses and gardens). This is 'real' France with a chance to live in peaceful tranquil surroundings created with loving care by generations of the owner's family (8). In a 17th century property, the cottage 'Le Pot Vert,' which used to be the vineyard's house, is located in a residential peaceful wooden area in a 10,000 sqm ground with a wood, large yarns, old century trees, pool, kitchen garden, with its separate entrance and parking, from Le Cormier, the main house where live the owners Remi and Frederique.

Pool and Gardens are Shared with the Owners .

SUCH A CONTRAST to the usual places that are just furnished for letting ...

The beautiful gardens and the pool (heated if necessary) close to the cottage is enclosed with a fence . The cottage is rented with self-catering breakfasts: homemade jams, coffee, tea, milk, juices and fresh bread and croissants for the 1st day with a first meal in the fridge, a well stocked pantry, and many, many special other attentions & unique extras (as drinks, wines, flowers, candles, books and guides in English, homemade drawing stationery, stamps, CD, DVD)

Our website : ASK US FOR OUR OWN WEBSITE .

Most of the villages in the area have markets, and you are never far away from excellent and fancy restaurants .

There are 8 golf courses in and around Orleans , riding stables 5 kms away , canoeing or kayaking on the Loire and boat trips on the Canals ( Orleans and Briare ) Some marvellous walks and rides along the 2 paths by the River Loire ( Unesco World Heritage ) You can also take a gentle balloon flight and see the countryside and chateaux hidden among the forests from the air. Loire Valley wine road , by Cheverny, Chinon, Saumur, Sancerre etc...and Vouvray ( which produce the best sparkling wine outside Champagne )

NEW in JUNE 2012 : Opening of the TRAMWAY LINE easy going to ORLEANS City in 15 minutes .

(47 traveler reviews)

Lovely cottage

Le Pot Vert is a lovely cottage about 60 miles from Paris, very near to Orleans. Our hosts provided a fridge full of foods, in addition to spirits, wines, coffee, tea, croissants and breads from a local bakery. There is a very nice pool and relaxation area, but we were there in October 2016, so it was too cool to swim. The grounds of their property were very beautiful. Would love to see them in the spring when everything is in bloom!

They also had a book with directions for everything in the cottage and suggestions of places to eat and visit. Lots of maps are also available.

There are several nice restaurants in the area, but you will need to drive to them.

We would highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a VRBO outside of Paris.

Submitted: Oct 26, 2016

Stayed: Oct 2016

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you very much for your nice review and your recommandation !
We are so happy when our Guests appreciate all our personal attentions and all our generous extras : Le Pot Vert is the house that I would like to find when I rent a place in France or all over the world ...but I never find such an accommodation .

Fairy Tale Cottage

This is very much the French Way of Life! -arched doors,windows kissed with grape vines,a charming swimming pool,sunny skies, flower gardens and paths to walk.A delightful dog and cat coming to greet us as we eat outside listening to classical music.

We feel we were in a joyous dream a bubble of calm...like a child's fairy tale.

We dream of coming back soon,for after traveling some 300 kilometers by bike this cottage was a secret garden for our refuge.

Frederique and Remi were our gracious hosts

Submitted: Sep 20, 2016

Stayed: Sep 2016

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you so much for your poetic review, hoping to seeing you back some day in le Pot Vert !
Take care !
Frédérique et Rémi .

Homely, spacious, outstanding gardens and pool

As a busy family of five, we were looking for a relaxing holiday in a well-appointed cottage with access to a good pool - we found this and more at Le Pot Vert.

The owners are charming and committed to helping you have a great holiday - the layout of the grounds around the cottage provides plenty of space and lovely views over the garden. The pool is long enough for swimming or volleyball and provides a peaceful and private spot for sunbathing. The kitchen has everything you would expect at home and the fridge was generously filled on arrival. Bathrooms are spotless and bed mattresses are firm. Clean linen and plenty of towels are provided. Wifi works fine, so you can stay as connected to the outside world as you wish:) There are some good local options for dog walking, including a riverbank walk in St Jean de Braye and a local parkland area.

We would recommend the cottage to friends and would love to return one day. Thanks to Frederique and her family for their patience with our dog and all their support and care during the week. A bientot! Phil & Annabel

NB The cottage best suits two couples or a young family, as the two single beds are on the landing outside the master and second double bedroom.

Submitted: Sep 10, 2016

Stayed: Aug 2016

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you for your nice review , we hope to seeing you back some day in the Pot Vert .
Yes the cottage is perfect for a family with 2, 3 or 4 children , or 2 couples , it happened that we had 3 couples, in this case we have an extra large ensuite bedroom on the first floor of a separate building , close to the cottage ...

So good, we'll go back!

Great location; close to facilities but with the feel of a country cottage. Well appointed (the photos don't lie) and very welcoming hosts in Frederique and Remi; nothing was too much for them, and the home made apricot jam was delicious! The cottage had enough space for young and old to spread out, whilst the pool, the kitchen table and the outdoor table became the focus of family time - a wonderful cottage and worth booking; we'll certainly be going again!

Submitted: Aug 29, 2016

Stayed: Aug 2016

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you so much for your lovely review , of course we will be delighted to welcome you back in le Pot Vert !
Frédérique , Rémi & Simon .

A memorable month in the country

We stayed in Le Pot Vert one memorable month, sharing it with three sets of friends at different times. (plenty of room for two couples). Athena, who wrote the recent review here, was one of our housemates. The cottage is lovely, very comfortable and clean -- and blissfully quiet (so nice to hear only birdsong in the morning!). We loved taking the cheap and easy tram into Orleans (a beautiful city) as well as our many day-trips to chateaux and to the wine-making town of Sancerre. Only an hour by train from Paris, we also were able to easily sneak into the capital, but to be honest, it was the cottage that maintained its greatest pull on us all. Returning to it each day was a balm for the soul and we ended up eating most of our evening meals at home after shopping in town (with desserts and fresh bread from one of the best boulangeries in France). Our two dogs had a ball romping in the grounds and one of our favorite things to do was to wander back into the property's woods, aperos in hand, during l'heure bleue each evening. Frederique and Remy were gracious hosts, helping us as needed but always giving us complete privacy. We have rented many properties in France and elsewhere and this was by far the most charming. The best compliment I can give is to say I wish we could have stayed longer and that we want to come back.

Submitted: Oct 19, 2015

Stayed: Sep 2015

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you Kristy and Dan , for your lovely review .
Bess is missing you, Bailay and Phoebe …We really do hope to seeing you back some day in Le Pot Vert , because as we use to say "Un ami américain est un ami pour la vie "
Love, Frédérique, Rémi and Simon .

Map

Nearest Airport

175
Kilometres

ROISSY CDG

Nearest Ferry

270
Miles

Calais

Nearest Train

4
Miles

Orleans

Nearest Motorway

4
Miles

Orleans North

Car: necessary

The name of Orleans is inseparably linked with that of Joan of Arc and there is evidence of her everywhere: in satues, her life history depicted in the cathedral's stained glass windows, the house where she stayed in 1429. The city, on the beautiful and wild River Loire, is also the centre of its own wine producing area and the town has more than enough to keep a visitor happy, in particular the old part, which has many fine buildings. Some of the greatest chateaux of the Loire are within reasonable driving distance and the cottage is ideally placed for a day in Paris or Versailles. Fontainebleau on the outskirts of Paris is only 85 kms. Chartres magnificent cathedral is 70 kms.

Other Activities: Many historic places to visit : the great Loire chateaux, etc

Additional information about rental rates

Refundable damage deposit

$527

Cleaning

$84

950 -1850 Euros/weekly.
950 Euros weekly from October 1st to April 30
1250 Euros, weekly in May, June , September .Mid season .
1100 Euros weekly or 1900 € fortnight XMAS HOLIDAYS , with Xmas tree, Xmas ambiance and very special treats .
1850 Euros weekly in JULY and AUGUST .Peak season

DURING the SEASON : from May 1st to September 30 :
For 2 people occupancy : - 10 % on these

1 room with one double bed, 1 room with 2 single bed, 1 baby crib, 1 mezzanine bedroom with 2 single beds( more suitable for children , no privacy )

Entertainment:

Audio Tape Player

Books

Books for Adults

Books for Kids

CD Player

DVD Player

Games

Music Library

Radio

Satellite / Cable

Stereo

Television

Video Library

Outside:

Beach Chairs

Beach Towels

Bicycles

Lawn / Garden

Terrace

8 garden chairs

8 beach chairs

Suitability:

Long-term Renters Welcome

children welcome

non smoking only

pets considered

unsuitable for elderly or infirm

wheelchair inaccessible

Pool / Spa:

Outdoor Pool

Attractions:

arboretum

autumn foliage

botanical garden

caves

churches

cinemas

forests

museums

restaurants

ruins

synagogues

theme parks

winery tours

zoo

Leisure Activities:

antiquing

horseback riding

scenic drives

sight seeing

walking

Local Services & Businesses:

Babysitter

groceries

massage therapist

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:

cycling

fishing

golf

golf privileges optional

hunting

swimming

Notes:

1 double bed : King Size , 2 twins can match in 1 double bed ,Queen Size, 2 twins beds on mezzanine bedroom .Cot on request . Wi Fi Internet Connection . Historical Places. Nespresso Coffee machine . A lot of FREE EXTRAS every week to our Guests : well stocked kitchen cupboard , a first dinner in the fridge, everything for your first breakfast ( with fresh croissants and baguette, home made jams etc...) Wines, alcools, soft drinks and so much more that you won't never find in any other place !

Find vacation rentals on the go

Use of this website constitutes acceptance of the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. "VRBO" and "Vacation Rentals by Owner" are registered trademarks of HomeAway.com, Inc. and cannot be used without permission.